Court Again Lets Texas Continue Banning Most Abortions

A federal appeals court rejected the White House's attempt to block an abortion law, setting the stage for a Supreme Court showdown. The law, effective since September, bans abortions after a heartbeat is detected, affecting women who may not know they're pregnant. The state attorney praised the decision, while the ACLU urged the Justice Department to appeal. The Justice Department has not commented.

What was the outcome of the federal appeals court's decision regarding the abortion law?

• The court postponed the decision.

• The law was blocked by the court.

• The court upheld the law, rejecting the White House's attempt to block it.

• The court decided to amend the law.

At what stage of pregnancy does the law prevent women from seeking an abortion?

• After 8 weeks

• After 12 weeks

• After 10 weeks

• After 6 weeks

Who praised the court's decision to uphold the abortion law?

• The state attorney general's office

• The Department of Justice

• The Supreme Court

• The ACLU

What action did the ACLU suggest following the court's decision?

• To accept the decision

• To appeal to the Supreme Court

• To revise the law

• To hold a public referendum

What has been the response of the Department of Justice to the court's decision?

• They have criticized the decision.

• They have supported the decision.

• They have not yet commented.

• They have appealed the decision.